But what was happening closer to home in 1977 while all that happened on the stage and screen?
It was an era of cheap petrol, flares, and a chance to get an aquatone at the Temple Park Leisure Centre.
The town hall bells got a spruce-up and the South Shields Squadronnaires were on the march.
And to prove it, we got it all on camera. Take a look and re-live the memories.
1. Trying out the aquatone
Getting an aquatone at Temple Park Leisure Centre in October 1977. Does this bring back memories? Photo: sg
2. South Shields Squadronnaires
South Shields Squadronaires Juvenile Jazz Band marching to Oakleigh Gardens, Cleadon for a display in 1977. Were you in the band? Photo: Shields Gazette
3. Repairs for the Town Hall bells
Bob Rutherford was pictured repairing the town hall bells in April 1977. Photo: sg
4. Skateboard memories
Paul Mackerill (left) and Kevin Curtis were pictured skateboarding in 1977. Photo: Shields Gazette